Photograph of the first shipment out of Grand Saline, Texas on the Texas Short Line. There are men on top of the train car, and men on a horse-drawn carriage next to it. A large house is visible in the background. Written below the image are "First shipment out of Grand Saline, Texas on the Texas Short Line Railway Co., a T&P subsidiary line. The shipment consisted of 5 cars of cotton routed to Greenville, Texas. The Time: Sept 8, 1902" and "T&P Topics, Nov 1947, pg 32."

Photograph of a gravestone for a track-side grave. Written below the image are "[sic] Edgewood, Texas Nov 28th 1978 - Trackside Grave "Fare Well - Thomas Tracy - Killed Train on T&P R.R. Mar 28th 1889 Rest in Peace" and "Don Watson."

Photograph of a gravestone for a track-side grave. Written below the image are "[sic] Edgewood, Texas Nov 28th 1978 - Trackside Grave "Fare Well - Thomas Tracy - Killed Train on T&P R.R. Mar 28th 1889 Rest in Peace" and "Don Watson."

Copy photo of T&P train #34. There are two children standing beside the train looking at it. Written below the image are "Edgewood, Texas Nov. 2nd 1893, Train #2 Engineer - William Wilcox, Fireman - Charles Smith" and "W. Burke."

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

In the heart of Moore's Store in Ben Wheeler, two women exchange smiles and create a beautiful connection. The rustic charm of the store is enhanced by the abundance of wooden shelves filled with various items, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Amidst this enchanting setting, one woman holds a significant piece of history—an old, circular wooden container for needles—adding to the store's timeless appeal.

Photograph of large wooden roosters on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of a shopper smiling at a pink and green display of crafts within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers admiring artwork made of metal on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers walking throughout the markets within First Monday Canton while eating corn. The market is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers walking throughout the markets within First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers standing on a stage to pose with an flamingo shaped metal art piece on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of Dawn Duffin Zuerker (left) of Lubbock meeting her mom, Myrt Duffin of San Antonio, in Canton one weekend each year to Christmas shop together. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the House (located at Highway 65) in Edom, Texas.

Photograph of the House (located at Highway 65) in Edom, Texas.

Photograph of the House (located at Highway 65) in Edom, Texas.